THE WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974

• Power to take samples of effluents and procedure to be followed in connection therewith Sec. 21
• Power of entry and inspection Sec. 23
• Prohibition on use of stream or well for disposal of polluting matter, etc. Sec. 24
• Restrictions on new outlets and new discharges Sec. 25
• Appeals Sec. 28
• Revision Sec. 29
• Emergency measures in case of pollution of stream or well Sec. 32
• Annual Report Sec. 39
• Penalty for certain acts Sec. 42
• Cognizance of offences Sec. 49
• Central Water Laboratory Sec. 51
• Reports of Analysts Sec. 54
• Bar of jurisdiction Sec. 58
• Protection of action taken in good faith Sec. 59